Assistant Deputy Minister, Trade & Export Development

Building a Stronger Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to a better quality of life for Saskatchewan people, to build strong communities and strong families, and grow a stronger Saskatchewan. By sustaining growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people, we are ensuring our economy is productive and competitive on the world stage.

The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to working with citizens to create better lives for themselves through economic independence, strong families, and strong community.

Saskatchewan has always been a province of abundance and opportunity. The economy depends on Saskatchewan’s combination of natural resources and strong human capital. As a result, Saskatchewan has one of the strongest economies in Canada, low unemployment rates, record exports and is ideally positioned for long-term prosperity.

About the Ministry

The Ministry of Trade and Export Development advances economic growth to generate wealth and opportunity in Saskatchewan. The Ministry facilitates a coordinated cross-government approach to attract investment and grow export markets. The Ministry fosters and supports a competitive business environment, facilitates trade and strengthens Saskatchewan's international relations.

The Opportunity

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking an innovative executive who is committed to building organizational value through leadership, collaboration, and results.

This Assistant Deputy Minister role offers the opportunity to expand Saskatchewan’s global presence and support economic growth by leading international engagement. Working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, the Assistant Deputy Minister will set direction and oversee the development and management of international strategies to ensure alignment with government policy and priorities.

Leading a team of highly skilled professionals, this position will lead a coordinated and strategic approach to advocacy, international trade missions and diplomatic visits as well as manage the international office footprint for the Government of Saskatchewan to ensure Saskatchewan’s interests are being represented abroad.

Based in Regina, the position will allow you to leverage your leadership skills, passion, and technical expertise with a Ministry that holds deep rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

Assistant Deputy Minister Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Minister, the Assistant Deputy Minister is part of the senior executive team that shares responsibility for the development, planning and implementation of a strategic direction that aligns with the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth and ensures a ministry-wide perspective is incorporated into the delivery of programs and services.

As the Assistant Deputy Minister, you will:

• Participate as an executive team member providing leadership within the ministry and furthering the government-wide goals and objectives;
• Provide strategic options, comprehensive policy advice, briefing papers, recommendations and perspectives to the Deputy Minister on functions, activities and issues;
• Leverage your strong understanding of the Saskatchewan economy and the role of government in creating international relationships that support trade and economic growth;
• Represent the Government of Saskatchewan on various committees, delegations and missions to advance Saskatchewan’s international priorities;
• Build and maintain credible, collaborative partnerships and relationships across a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders;
• Mentor and develop staff using strong leadership and team building skills with a focus on building organizational community;
• Demonstrate exceptional diplomacy through written and oral communication including the ability to work with, and influence, a variety of stakeholders; and,
• Manage fiscal and human resources to ensure the effective use of resources in meeting ministry plan objectives.

Background and Knowledge Requirements

This opportunity is for experienced senior executives with an exceptional history of achieving results in collaborative environments, ideally within the field of international relations. In addition, you will have:

• Leadership strengths that promote inclusion, engagement and foster an innovative, collaborative environment;
• In-depth knowledge of government legislative and regulatory processes and protocols, in particular as it relates to public policy development and financial management;
• Proven capability to identify and deliver key strategic insights, counsel and policy to ensure decision making is made with the best possible advice;
• Demonstrated ability to build commitment through collaboration, consultation and consideration of citizen and stakeholder impacts; and,
• Well established consensus-building skills, strong leadership and team-building skills, with an ability to mentor and develop staff to a high level of accountability.

Work Hours and Travel Requirements

At times, this position will need to work outside normal working hours to accommodate international time zones. In addition, the position will also require international travel, with travel that could be for more than a week at a time. A valid passport is required.

What We Offer

The Government of Saskatchewan provides an environment that is committed to workplace diversity and upholds deep rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

The Saskatchewan public service offers an attractive compensation package that includes competitive salary; comprehensive health and dental benefits; and pension plan.

Questions

Should you have any questions regarding the above opportunity, please contact Megan Armstead, Executive Services by phone: (306) 510-1657 or by email: [email protected].